Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 23, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how the Women Economic Forum - Gulf Cooperation Council (hereinafter referred to as "WEF-GCC 2025", "we", "us" or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal data of our website users ("you" or "your"). Our practices are aligned with relevant data protection regulations in the GCC.
Collection and Use of Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
When you interact with the WEF-GCC 2025 website, we may collect:
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Information you provide voluntarily: Name, Email address, Telephone number, Other information submitted through our online forms or when contacting us
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Information collected automatically: IP address, Device information, Browser type and version, Operating system, Browsing history on our website
Purposes of Data Collection
Your personal data will be used exclusively for WEF-GCC 2025 activities, including:
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Responding to inquiries or requests
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Providing information about events, programs, and services
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Processing registrations
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Administering and managing our website
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Conducting research and analysis to improve our programs and services
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Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
We commit to not using or disclosing your personal data for other purposes without your explicit consent, unless required by law.
Disclosure of Personal Data
Third-Party Disclosure
We maintain a strict policy of not disclosing your personal data to any third party without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
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When required by law
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When necessary for the purpose of our activities or services
Service Providers
We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in carrying out our activities or services. In such cases, we will:
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Ensure that these service providers comply with our privacy policy
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Require adherence to applicable laws
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Limit their access to only the personal data necessary for them to fulfill their obligations
Protection Of Personal Data
Security Measures
WEF GCC 2025 takes the security and protection of your personal data seriously. We have implemented:
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Administrative measures
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Technical safeguards
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Physical security protocols
These measures are designed to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction.
Regular Review and Updates
We commit to:
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Regularly reviewing our security measures
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Updating our protocols to ensure they remain effective and appropriate
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Staying informed about the latest developments in data protection and privacy
Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
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Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data that we have collected.
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Right to Correction: You may ask us to correct or update any inaccurate personal data.
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Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:
Women Economic Forum (WEF) GCC 2025
Email: admin@wef-gcc.com
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. In the event of material changes:
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We will post a notice on our website
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We may use other means of communication to inform you
We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.
Effective Date
This privacy policy is effective as of 23 January 2025.
Consent
By using our website and providing your personal data, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as described herein.
